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At Basecamp Research, we're seeking a Head of AI to lead our team.

Who we are & about this role

We believe the future of biotech will be driven by combining diverse natural data sets with cutting-edge AI algorithms. We've built the largest ethically sampled biodiversity database and demonstrated state-of-the-art models in biology. After raising $60 million in Series B funding, we're expanding our team to develop next-generation biological foundation models. This role involves developing AI strategy, leading the AI team, and managing academic and industry partnerships, working in a highly collaborative environment of scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of AI/ML researchers and engineers, fostering innovation
  • Oversee development of novel AI/ML models and algorithms
  • Collaborate with scientists, bioinformaticians, and engineers to define research goals and translate findings into applications
  • Manage multiple research projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives
  • Design AI system architecture, balancing research and production needs
  • Provide thought leadership and mentorship within the team
  • Represent Basecamp Research’s AI capabilities at conferences, publications, and collaborations

About You (Required):

  • A graduate degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or related field
  • 5+ years in AI/ML research or engineering, with at least 4 years in a technical leadership role or 3 years in management
  • Strong publication record or expertise in generative AI, deep learning, or computational biology
  • Experience applying AI to biological problems, especially protein design or genomics
  • Proven success in leading AI research projects and translating research into applications
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Experience training large generative models on HPC GPUs or cloud platforms (AWS, Lambda, Azure)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking
  • Strategic planning abilities

Additional Skills (desired):

  • Experience with protein or DNA bioinformatics
  • MLOps expertise
  • Software engineering skills, data pipelining (e.g., Airflow), and cloud deployment experience
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies

If you're interested in joining as our new Head of AI, we'd love to hear from you!


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